Environmental Justice and Sustainability
The Seventh Principle of Unitarian Universalism calls us to affirm and promote "respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part." On this page you will find resources for congregational engagement and advocacy from an environmental justice perspective.
Congregational Engagement
Green Sanctuary Program
Voluntary participation in the Green Sanctuary Program provides a framework for congregations and congregants to proclaim and live out their commitment to the Earth. Robin Nelson manages the Green Sanctuary Program
Green Sanctuary Blog
Blog that highlights the work of Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations that are engaging in the Green Sanctuary program, provides resources and ideas to congregations, and shares information about what’s going on with the Green Sanctuary program.
Statements of Conscience
Ethical Eating
Our 2011 Statement of Conscience calls Unitarian Universalists to strive to choose foods that minimize harm and are protective of the environment, consumers, farmers, and all those involved in food production and distribution.
Global Warming/Climate Change
Our 2006 Statement of Conscience calls Unitarian Universalists to adopt practices that will reverse global warming/climate change, and to do so in ways that are just and equitable.
Advocacy & Witness
Dependence on Fossil Fuels
Our economy and way of life is dependent upon a non-renewable fuel supply that is rapidly dwindling. As a result, we are undertaking increasingly drastic measures to access remaining supplies at great environmental and social cost.
Privatization of Natural Resources
Clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, safe food to eat are all essential to life. Access to energy is essential to participating in human society. Yet increasingly these resources are being privatized.
Sustainable and Local Economy
Let's envision a new (or old) way of living, one that resists exploitation, privatization, and globalization of people and resources in favor of sustainable, locally accessible life styles.
For more information contact environment@uua.org.
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Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
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